RecTalk Live from IHR Live Lounge in London, Featuring Cordelia Osewa-Ediae

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of RecTalk, host Nitin Sharma sits down with Cordelia Osewa-Ediae — a respected Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) leader and advocate — live from the IHR Live Lounge in London.Cordelia opens up about her incredible personal and professional journey — from growing up in Nigeria and running a fashion business, to building a meaningful career in the UK and becoming a voice for inclusion, empathy, and cultural understanding in the workplace.They dive deep into:The realities of loneliness and community when moving to a new country.The cultural differences between collectivist and individualist societies — and how they shape belonging.How Cordelia found her “why” and began championing DEI long before it became a corporate buzzword.The importance of listening, empathy, and curiosity in driving genuine inclusion.How personal experiences — including moments of kindness and allyship — can completely reshape our biases.The weaponisation of language around immigration, identity, and “otherness,” and why leaders must think critically about narratives that divide.Why real progress often happens quietly — through “quiet doing” — rather than through social media noise.Cordelia’s story is one of courage, compassion, and constant self-education. She reminds us that inclusion starts with connection, that community is built through shared humanity, and that leadership means being open to learning, unlearning, and relearning.Who this episode is for:✅ HR and Talent Leaders navigating DEI in modern workplaces.✅ Recruiters and business owners building diverse, inclusive teams.✅ Anyone feeling isolated in a new environment and seeking connection.✅ Leaders wanting to create safe spaces for open, respectful dialogue.✅ Listeners passionate about challenging bias and driving meaningful change.🔗 Connect with the guestCordelia Osewa-Ediae: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-osewa-ediae/🔗 Connect with the hostNitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/Discover recruitment tools and services at Rectools.io:https://www.rectools.io/Find out about the Recruitment Curry Club:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/New episodes of RecTalk, Founder Diaries and Talking Talent drop every Wednesday and Friday.Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/#RecTalk #DEI #Inclusion #Leadership #Recruitment #Community #Empathy #HumanConnection #Rectools #HR #IHRLive #DiversityInRecruitment